CNA Classes in Columbia, MO: 6 State-Approved Programs
Columbia has 6 CNA training programs on Missouri's approved list. Missouri requires 175 hours of training, 100 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in the Columbia area is $41,290 a year, 10% above the Missouri figure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Columbia
Each program below appears on Missouri's official approved list. 4 of them are run by a nursing facility or care center, judging by the listed type or program name. Confirm current approval, start dates, and cost with the program before enrolling.
| Program | Address | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Area Career Center Approval expires 04/16/27 | 4203 S Providence Road | School or college | (573) 214-3800 |
| Job Point-Columbia Approval expires 06/23/26 | 400 Wilkes Blvd | School or college | (573) 777-1524 |
| Lenoir Woods | 3710 Lenoir Street | Nursing facility | (573) 876-5800 |
| Parkside Manor | 1201 Hunt Avenue | Nursing facility | (573) 449-1448 |
| South Hampton Rehab & Health Care Center Approval expires 06/07/27 | 4700 Brandon Woods | Nursing facility | (573) 874-3674 |
| Tiger Place Approval expires 02/05/27 | 2910 Bluff Creek Drive | Nursing facility | (573) 442-9135 |
Programs: Missouri approved nurse aide training program list, mirrored September 2026. Pay: BLS OES May 2025. Programs open and close during the year; confirm current approval with the program or the state list before enrolling.
Where CNAs work in Columbia
CMS lists 8 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Columbia, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Columbia.
Under federal rule 42 CFR 483.152(c), a nurse aide who is employed by, or has a job offer from, a nursing facility on the day training begins cannot be charged for any part of the training and competency evaluation program, including textbooks. An aide who is hired by a facility within 12 months of completing a program is entitled to reimbursement of the cost, which the state must provide for on a pro rata basis while the aide works as a nurse aide.
CNA pay in Columbia
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants · CNA salary in Columbia
After training: exam and registry
Graduates take Missouri's competency exam, a written or oral test and a skills test, and are then listed on the Missouri CNA Registry. Employers check that listing before hiring. How the Missouri registry works.
CNA classes in other Missouri cities
- St Louis (16)
- Cape Girardeau (8)
- Jefferson City (7)
- Joplin (7)
- Kansas City (6)
- Springfield (6)
- Farmington (5)
- Poplar Bluff (5)
- Sikeston (5)
- Warrensburg (5)
- Maryville (4)
- Mexico (4)
Questions about CNA classes in Columbia
- How many CNA classes are in Columbia, MO?
- Missouri's approved nurse aide training list names 6 CNA programs in Columbia. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How much do CNAs make in Columbia?
- Typical CNA pay in the Columbia area is $41,290 a year, or $19.85 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The Missouri figure is $37,680.
- How long is CNA training in Columbia?
- Programs in Columbia follow Missouri's requirement of 175 training hours, including 100 clinical hours. The federal minimum is 75 hours.
- Can I get free CNA training in Columbia?
- Under federal rule 42 CFR 483.152(c), a nurse aide who is employed by, or has a job offer from, a nursing facility on the day training begins cannot be charged for any part of the training and competency evaluation program, including textbooks. An aide who is hired by a facility within 12 months of completing a program is entitled to reimbursement of the cost, which the state must provide for on a pro rata basis while the aide works as a nurse aide. CMS lists 8 nursing homes in Columbia.